How to Use rubbing alcohol in a Sentence

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• Apply rubbing alcohol to the stained area and blot with a clean cloth to lift out the stain.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
• Just be careful not to spill any rubbing alcohol on the units, and dispose of the swabs in the trash.
  — Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2021
• Timiyah had poured rubbing alcohol on her arms, Owens said, and one of the others had lit the fire.
  — Allyson Chiu, The Seattle Times, 21 Aug. 2018
• Use a clean rag and rubbing alcohol to wipe down both brake tracks of the disc rotor.
  — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 3 June 2020
• To lessen a scratch, daub on a tiny amount of rubbing alcohol and buff gently.
  — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 20 June 2018
• Just dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and lightly rub the stain to wipe away the marks.
  — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2021
• Mealy bugs can be wiped off the leaves with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
  — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2022
• Keeping rubbing alcohol handy is a smart idea in the hot months.
  — John Gordon, Outdoor Life, 11 Feb. 2020
• Then clean the area with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
  — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2019
• Clean the bite area with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
  — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
• Clean the bite area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
  — Julia Ries, Health, 9 Aug. 2023
• Five ounces of rubbing alcohol will burn for 45 minutes to an hour in the six-pound fireplace.
  — Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2021
• Start with a gallon of hot water and half a cup or so of rubbing alcohol.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Nov. 2020
• Simply drop a little rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth and rub over the stains.
  — Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2022
• If the wax is down into the fibers, put rubbing alcohol on a clean, white cloth, and blot and press until the wax is removed.
  — Heloise, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2019
• Be sure to clean your hands and the area around the bite with rubbing alcohol or soap and water afterward.
  — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2018
• Clean around the faucet holes and old drain with rubbing alcohol or all-purpose cleaner and wipe with a rag.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 17 June 2021
• Skip the use of any harsh, drying agents like rubbing alcohol.
  — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 1 Mar. 2019
• Instead, the best method to kill it is to use either salt or rubbing alcohol.
  — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 17 May 2022
• Use a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol to rub them off one by one.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 10 May 2023
• Add a small amount of rubbing alcohol (about three tiny splashes, or more depending on the size of the stain).
  — Natalie Schumann, Country Living, 13 Dec. 2019
• Just mix two-third parts of rubbing alcohol with one-third part of water.
  — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 8 Jan. 2020
• Here’s a smart idea from Cash4Toners.com: Soak a piece of paper with rubbing alcohol (leaving the edges dry) and run that through the printer’s roller.
  — USA TODAY, 6 May 2021
• For plants that have large leaves, many people prefer to use cotton swabs dipped in rubbing alcohol to rub the adults off and kill the nymphs.
  — Neil Sperry Down To Earth, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Nov. 2021
• Stick this mini fire pit on a flat surface, coat it with a thin layer of rubbing alcohol and then soak up the warmth.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2022
• Use tweezers to pull the insect slowly off your skin, then clean the bite with soap or rubbing alcohol.
  — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2024
• Saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and swipe it up and down the plates.
  — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
• How about a quick swipe of either rubbing alcohol or witch hazel on a cotton pad?
  — Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2019
• Put the tick in a plastic bag or container, soak it in rubbing alcohol to kill it, and dispose of it carefully.
  — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
• How to clean flat iron, curling iron A cotton ball or cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol is the easiest way to clean your flat iron or curling iron.
  — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 21 Nov 2024